William Waldo (Oregon politician) facts for kids
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William Waldo
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| President of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1885–1885 |
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| Preceded by | W. J. McConnell |
| Succeeded by | John C. Carson |
| Member of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1878–1885 |
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| Constituency | Marion County |
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| Born | April 22, 1832 Gasconade County, Missouri |
| Died | November 24, 1911 (aged 79) Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
William Waldo (born April 22, 1832 – died November 24, 1911) was an important American politician and lawyer in Oregon. He was born in Missouri. William moved to the Oregon Country with his family, including his father, Daniel Waldo. He later became a member of the Oregon State Senate. In 1885, he even served as the President of the Senate. William Waldo also worked as a county judge. His brother, John B. Waldo, became a judge on the Oregon Supreme Court.
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Early Life and Adventures
William Waldo was born on April 22, 1832. His birthplace was Gasconade County, Missouri. His parents were Daniel and Malinda Lunsford Waldo. In 1843, when William was 11, his family traveled west. They followed the famous Oregon Trail to the Oregon Country. Neighbors like Jesse and Lindsay Applegate joined them.
During the Cayuse War, William helped out. He joined the militia, which is like a local army. He served for the Provisional Government of Oregon. This government was fighting against those involved in the Whitman Massacre.
In 1849, William went south to California. He was looking for gold in the mines there. He worked in a place called Yreka. After a few years, he returned to Missouri in 1852. In 1853, Waldo bought 300 cattle. He then herded them all the way to Oregon. The cattle went to his family's farm in the Waldo Hills. For a while, he traveled between Missouri and the Oregon Territory. He even attended the University of Missouri for some time.
Life and Politics in Oregon
William Waldo eventually settled permanently in Oregon. He attended Willamette University in Salem. After college, he studied law. He learned from La Fayette Grover, who later became Oregon's governor and a Senator. William passed his law exams in 1863. This meant he could become a lawyer. After working as a lawyer for a while, he decided to enter politics.
In 1878, William Waldo joined the Oregon State Senate. He represented Marion County. He was a member of the Republican Party. He continued to serve in the Senate in 1880 and 1882. There was no session in 1884. In 1885, William Waldo became the President of the Senate. He held this important role during both the regular and special sessions that year.
Later Years and Legacy
From July 1890 to June 1891, William Waldo served as a county judge. This was for Marion County. At that time, this job was part of the Marion County Commissioners Court. William loved to explore. He spent his summers in the Cascade Mountains. He often explored with his younger brother, John B. Waldo. Another politician, John Minto, sometimes joined them.
William Waldo's farm is now part of the city of Salem. He passed away on November 24, 1911, at 79 years old. Waldo Park in Salem is named in his honor.
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